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Thank you both for sharing your experiences! I just recently got an offer from a top school's stats masters program out of the blue. I'm fairly certain I will head there now since you both confirmed to me that the extra quant work will be a plus. They also have a good b-school so I hope to gain some research exposure over there and narrow my research interests. Many thanks,

Thanks for your insights, HorsesInVA! By higher level stats course do you mean graduate level? With my minor I've taken 6 upper-division ones so far. So it is my understanding that I should figure out my research interests to a level specific enough to convey a direct fit into a department? I'm also surprised that you mentioned HBS and Chicago prefer applicants with no research experience? Could you elaborate on that? I really appreciate your advice, I'll keep yours and sapphirerodent's points in mind as I begin planning my preparation.

Hello everyone, I'm an undergrad in economics but I recently have taken an interest in going for a PhD in OB. Age: 22 Undergraduate: BA, U.S. "public ivy" Major: Econ, minor in stats (3.58 overall, 3.94 major, 3.81 stats) Relevant Undergrad courses: None in psych/sociology, stats may be relevant? Math courses: calculus I-III, linear algebra, diff eq, real analysis GMAT: none, GRE: 167Q, 161V, 4.5W LORs: 1 from econ professor that I did RA work and who is current thesis advisor, 1 stats prof, 3rd undecided Research experience: RA in econ department, writing undergrad honors thesis in labor econ Work experience: Summer internships at small local hedge fund and boutique management consulting in asia It appears to me that OB PhD students typically studied psychology or sociology for their undergrad. So my question is, how necessary is coursework in psychology/sociology for admissions and what do you suggest for improvement until I apply? I'm graduating this spring, so adding on a double major in psych is no longer possible but I can take a few courses. What range of programs should I be looking at for my profile? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.